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The United States of America is about beauty, from blue oceans and beaches to snow-capped peaks and loving cities. This diverse land with beaming light welcomes you with open arms. Its scenic landscapes and enthralling destinations will leave you speechless.’
Wandering in and around the USA is fun; however, travelling without travel insurance may prove hazardous. Before planning the perfect trip, it is essential to have travel insurance for USA from India.
It will cover and benefit you in flight delays, passport loss, baggage loss, medical emergencies, adventure sports, political unrest, and other mishaps. It will provide financial protection during unexpected circumstances and help to recover losses for other expenses.
No, travel insurance isn’t mandatory for Indians travelling to the USA. However, to secure a hassle-free trip, you should purchase travel insurance before your trip.
A $50,000 USA Travel insurance plan from India for 4 days - 1 adult is starting from ₹665 (Excluding GST).
Indian tourists travelling to the USA are required to apply for the B-2 visa, the visa that is specified for people visiting the USA for recreational purposes, meeting family/friends, etc. It is often also clubbed with and as B1/B2 visa. The same can be applied for by filling in the DS-160 Visa application form at the US Consular Electronic Application Center.
Here are the basic steps to obtaining a Tourist visa for Indians travelling to USA:
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Emergency Accidental Treatment & Evacuation Accidents occur at the most unexpected times. Unfortunately, we can’t save you there, but we can surely help you get the best treatment. We cover you for immediate medical treatment that results in hospitalization. |
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Emergency Medical Treatment & Evacuation God forbid if you fall ill during your trip in an unknown country, don’t panic! We will take care of your treatment costs. We will cover you for expenses like hospital room rent, operation theatre charges, etc. |
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Personal Accident We hope this cover is never required. But for any accident during the trip, resulting in death or a disability, this benefit is there for support. |
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Daily Cash Allowance (Per day/Max 5 days) When on a trip, you manage your cash efficiently. And we do not want you to shell out anything extra for emergencies. So, when you are hospitalized, you get a fixed daily cash allowance per day, to manage your daily expenses. |
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Accidental Death & Disability While this cover has everything like the emergency accidental treatment cover, it has one extra layer of protection. It also covers death & disability while boarding, de-boarding or are inside the flight (Touchwood!). |
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Emergency Dental Treatment If you encounter acute pain or meet with an accidental injury to your teeth on the trip, resulting in emergency dental treatment provided by a medical practitioner, we will cover you for the expenses incurred due to the treatment. |
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Smooth transit covers |
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Trip Cancellation If unfortunately, your trip gets cancelled, we cover the pre-booked, non-refundable expenses of your trip. |
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Common Carrier Delay If your flight gets delayed by more than a certain time limit, you get the benefit amount, no questions asked! |
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Delay of Checked-in Baggage Waiting at the conveyor belt is annoying, we know! So, if your checked-in baggage is delayed for more than 6 hours, you get the benefit amount, no questions asked! |
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Total loss of Checked-in Baggage The last thing that can happen on a trip is your baggage getting lost. But if something like this happens, you get the benefit amount for the entire baggage getting permanently lost. If two out three bags are lost, you get a proportional benefit, i.e. 2/3rd of the benefit amount. |
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Missed Connection Missed the flight? Don’t worry! We will pay for extra accommodation and travel needed to reach the next destination shown on your ticket/itinerary if, you miss a pre-booked onward flight because of a delay in the flight. |
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Flexible Trip |
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Loss of Passport The worst thing to happen in an unknown land is to lose your passport or visa. If something like this happens, we reimburse the expenses, if it is lost, stolen or damaged while you are outside of your country. |
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Emergency Cash If on a bad day, all your money is stolen, and you need emergency cash, this cover will come to your rescue. |
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Emergency Trip Extension We don’t want our vacations to end. But we don’t want to stay in a hospital too! If due to an emergency during your trip, you need to lengthen your stay, we will reimburse the cost of hotel extensions and return flight rescheduling. The emergency could be a natural calamity in your travel area or an emergency hospitalization. |
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Trip Abandonment In case of emergency, If you had to return home early from your trip, that would be really sad. We can’t fix that but we will cover charges for alternate travel arrangements and non-refundable travel costs like accommodation, planned events and excursion expenses. |
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Personal Liability & Bail Bond Due to an unfortunate incident, if there are any legal charges against you while you are travelling, we will pay for it. |
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Coverage option suggested above is only indicative and is based on market study and experience. You may opt for any additional coverages as per your requirement. Please call us at 1800-258-5956 in case you want to opt for any other coverages or wish to know further details.
To read about the policy in detail please click here.
After you buy our international travel insurance, you live tension free as we have a 3-step, completely digital claims process!
Give us a call at 1800-258-5956 (if in India) or drop a missed call & we’ll call back in 10 mins.
Upload the required documents & your bank account details, on the link sent.
We’ll take care of the rest!
On the Digit app or website, select the geography/country, number of travellers and date of birth, and click ‘View Prices.’
Select the plan, sum insured, and click ‘Continue.’
Next, fill in your personal and nominee details, complete health declaration, click ‘Pay Now’ and complete the payment.
You’re done! The policy document will be sent to you via email, SMS, and WhatsApp. You can also access it 24/7 on the Digit App.
Disclaimer: Your policy is subject to the terms and conditions mentioned in your policy schedule and the policy wording. It is important that you thoroughly review these documents before making any decisions.
The official currency of the United States of America is the USD, denoted by the letter "$." It is one of the most extensively used reserve currencies worldwide and is renowned for its dependability and stability. Cents are the 100 smaller units into which the USD is divided.
As of 24th June 2024, the currency exchange rates of USD are as follows:
Country | Currency | USD |
India | 100 INR | 1.20 USD |
Australia | 100 AUD | 66.54 USD |
Europe | 100 EUR | 107.18 USD |
Japan | 100 JPY | 0.63 USD |
United Kingdom | 100 GBP | 126.60 USD |
Note: You cannot use any other money (other than USD) anywhere in the USA.
Whilst comparing travel quotes from different travel insurances for the U.S.A., make sure you are aware of the following:
At some point or the other, everyone around the world wants to visit the United States of America. Apart from being home to Hollywood and the city of dreams, the U.S makes for a great travel experience across its diverse states and cities.
From popular cities like New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and San Francisco to distinctive places such as Seattle, Hawaii, Arizona, North Carolina, and Alaska—from where you can even see the Northern Lights!
The best time to visit the USA is spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November). The weather is pleasant, and you can experience the festive mood that the country goes through during this time.
Out of all the places you’ll visit, it is usually the busiest and most tourist-heavy cities likely to face petty crimes. Here are some tips that will keep you safe while you tour around cities like NYC, Boston, LA, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle, Chicago, Washington DC and Dallas, amongst many others:
Avoid buying tickets to the Broadway, Comedy Shows and Concerts from any random person. Purchasing from the official counters/websites or licensed ticket partners is best.
Some common health issues in the USA include pollen allergies in the spring, the common pink eye, and intense rashes caused by insects and bugs you may not be aware of! Here are a few tips to keep you safe:
Following are the common travel scams in the USA -
Many people ultimately decide to experience the American dream via long road trips, given the vast country, large and easy-to-navigate roads, and many scenic routes. If you’re one of them, here are a few tips that will protect you along the way.
Go through some basic travel guides and road trip itineraries online to have a heads-up on what to experience.
Contact | City | Official Site |
Embassy of India | Atlanta | https://www.indiainatlanta.gov.in/ |
Embassy of India | Washington | https://www.indianembassyusa.gov.in/ |
Consulate General of India | New York | https://www.indiainnewyork.gov.in/ |
Consulate General of India | Houston | https://cgihouston.gov.in/ |
Consulate General of India | Chicago | https://www.cgichicago.gov.in/ |
Consulate General of India | San Francisco | https://www.cgisf.gov.in/ |
The following is the list of international airports in the USA:
Name of the Airport & Location | Type |
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, College Park, Georgia | International Airport |
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Irving, Texas | International Airport |
Denver International Airport, Denver, Colorado | International Airport |
O’Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois | International Airport |
Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, California | International Airport |
Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, North Carolina | International Airport |
Dulles International Airport, Saarinen Cir, Dulles | International Airport |
Orlando International Airport, Orlando, Florida | International Airport |
Harry Reid International Airport, Paradise, Nevada | International Airport |
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, Arizona | International Airport |
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, WA | International Airport |
John F. Kennedy International Airport, Queens, New York | International Airport |
Newark Liberty International Airport, Brewster Rd, Newark | International Airport |
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota | International Airport |
Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Romulus, Michigan | International Airport |
Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA | International Airport |
Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City, Utah | International Airport |
Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City, Utah | International Airport |